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Justin Bieber Arrested Again, Charged for Assault in Canada; 177,000 U.S. Petition His Deportation
Justin Bieber's legal woes continue to make headlines and hearts from "Beliebers" continue to break as the Canadian pop-star turned bad-boy is being threatened to be deported. After a run-in with the law last week on a different charge, Bieber has now been charged with criminal assault in his home of Canada from a previous arrest.
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Former Gospel Singer Katy Perry: 'I'm Not a Christian'
Pop singer Katy Perry caused an uproar of controversy on Sunday night's Grammy Awards when the singer performed a Satanic-themed rendition of her number-one single, "Dark Horse." Many may be surprised to find out that Perry was once an aspiring Gospel singer who wanted to be the "next Amy Grant."
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Republicans Disapprove Obama's Executive Order Over Congress
President Obama's State of the Union speech covered many of the nation's concerns and underlined the ultimate goal of taking action this year. President Obama would plan to implement action by taking more executive order, which was not well-receieved by many Conservatives and Republicans.
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Hobby Lobby Face Possible Shut Down; CEO Green Says Contraception Case Violates Their Religious Freedom
The Christian founded arts and crafts store Hobby Lobby may shut down all of its 588 stores across the country due to the new healthcare insurance law that requires coverage of abortion-causing drugs. The company has filed their case to court, stating that the health care rule violates their First Amendment rights of religious freedom.
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Obama's 2014 State of the Union Address: "Let's Make This a Year of Action" (Full Text, Video)
President Barack Obama addressed the United States for the fifth time in the State of the Union address on the evening Tuesday, January 28 following a difficult and what is being called "the worst year" of his presidency, according to ABC News. President Obama, addressed numerous of topics but ultimately underlined the theme of "action" for 2014.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
